Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The government announced 5,000 km of Metro rail network by 2047 in 100 cities.
The Delhi Metro has been instrumental in ushering in a new era in the sphere of mass urban transportation in India. The swanky and modern Metro system introduced comfortable, air-conditioned, and eco-friendly services for the first time in India and completely revolutionized the mass transportation scenario not only in the National Capital Region but the entire country.
Having constructed a massive network of 394 Km with 289 stations in record time, the DMRC stands out as a shining example of how a mammoth technically complex infrastructure project can be completed before time and within budgeted cost by a government agency.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation – One Delhi. One Ride.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
In December 2025, the Union Cabinet approved three new corridors spanning 16.08 km under Delhi Metro’s Phase V (A) project at an estimated cost of Rs. 12,014.91 crore, aimed at strengthening connectivity across Central and South Delhi, including direct links to Central Vista and IGD Airport Terminal 1. The expansion is expected to ease road congestion, reduce pollution, and further enhance the metro network’s role as a key driver of urban mobility and economic activity in the National Capital Region. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an MoU with Mappls MapmyIndia to integrate real time metro information, including routes, fares, station details and train frequencies, into the Mappls app for commuters. DMRC has signed an MoU with multiple partners to develop a pilot Real Time Automated Cargo Evacuation System at Kandla Port using advanced technologies to automate and streamline freight movement. The DMRC has integrated BHIM Vega into its official “Sarthi” app to enable seamless in-app UPI payments for ticket purchases. The DMRC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology (IRT), Melbourne, to collaborate on metro rail research, automation, and track maintenance, with the DMRC Academy facilitating exchange programmes, joint studies, and training to boost safety and passenger experience. Uber has integrated metro ticketing into its app via the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), starting with the Delhi Metro. This integration allows users to plan journeys, purchase tickets, and access real-time information within the Uber app. |
| 2024 |
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) marked a significant construction milestone today in Phase 4 with the completion of the longest underground tunnel, connecting the Tughlakabad Airforce Launching Shaft to Maa Anandmayee Marg along the Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is in the process of building 65 km of three priority corridors. Two of these are extensions of the pink and magenta lines, while the third is a completely new corridor — the Silver Line — which will feature 45 metro stations in the capital. |
| 2023 |
The Delhi government and the central government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to simplify the process of transferring land to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This will strengthen their cooperation and help them achieve their DMRC goals faster. In November 2023, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a significant milestone with the launch of 'Momentum 2.0,' an innovative platform set to redefine the daily commuting experience for millions in the National Capital Region (NCR). In its latest initiative, in October 2023, Delhi Metro introduced an additional user-friendly option for commuters by launching QR code-based ticketing facility through the Paytm Mobile App. In a significant leap towards enhancing the convenience and ease of travel for passengers, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have forged a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This ground-breaking collaboration aims to introduce QR code-based ticketing for DMRC services through the IRCTC portal, as part of the revolutionary "One India-One Ticket Initiative. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today launched a dedicated mobile app for its passengers with the name ‘DMRC TRAVEL’ for generating convenient and hassle-free mobile QR tickets for travelling across its network. DMRC completes construction of 4 km of the viaduct on Janakpuri west – RK Ashram Marg corridor of phase 4. |
| 2023 |
To enhance the travel experience for its commuters in easy-to-navigate digital mode, Delhi Metro today introduced ‘WhatsApp based Ticketing Service’ for travel on its Airport Express Line (AEL). |
| 2022 |
In March 2022, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) signed an MoU, under which DMRC will provide technical assistance as well as finish and service works for the construction of a Metro loop corridor to connect the existing Metro network to the new Central Secretariat buildings. |
| 2019 |
Uber enter into partnership with DMRC to offer its mobility services across 210 Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stations. |
| 2018 |
Records nearly 2.7 million commuters daily in February 2018 |
| 2016 |
Creates record of highest number (3.34 million) of commuters using the metro in a day. |
| 2011 |
Phase three of the metro is approved |
| 2006 |
First phase of the metro completed, three years ahead of schedule |
| 2002 |
First Delhi Metro flagged off by Prime Minister of India |
| 1998 |
Construction of Delhi Metro started |
| 1995 |
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation jointly set up by the Government of Delhi and the Government of India |
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